Secondary Literacy Toolkit

As of June 5, 2024, the TVDSB Secondary Literacy Toolkit has been ARCHIVED.

Please see the Secondary Literacy SharePoint for up-to-date information and resources.

"Literacy is a fundamental life skill that is essential for young people if they are to achieve success in life. Students who have well-developed reading and writing skills will be better prepared not only for their future educational careers but also for the world of work. A greater focus on literacy means more opportunities for our students."

Welcome to the TVDSB Secondary Literacy Toolkit

This toolkit site is the primary reference for:

• instructional ideas, resources, and links to support literacy skills and strategies 

• materials and supports when teaching English courses

• materials and supports for disciplinary literacy (all subject areas)

• materials and supports for Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy

• materials and supports for using the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) and Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI) 

• preparation for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)

• professional development slideshows and videos around Literacy and English

For more information or support, please contact the TVDSB Secondary Literacy team:

Learning Coordinators:

• Adria Killian                                            a.killian@tvdsb.ca

• Kerri Milne                                             kerri.milne1@tvdsb.ca 

• Sarah Adams s.adams@tvdsb.ca 

System Principal:

• Tammy Vacante t.vacante@tvdsb.ca

Superintendent:

• Kevin Auckland       k.auckland@tvdsb.ca